Up to 50% of women will develop pelvic organ prolapse (POP) over their lifetime, and many women with POP symptoms have reported unsatisfactory interactions with healthcare professionals who trivialised their symptoms or lacked knowledge about pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), highlighting the need for improved care and support for younger women seeking treatment for POP. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02832-z… Continue reading Pelvic organ prolapse: Women’s experiences of Accessing Care & Recommendations for improvement
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Influence of pelvic floor disorders on quality of life in women
Women with pelvic floor disorders, including symptoms of prolapse, colorectal-anal symptoms, and urinary symptoms, experience a negative impact on their quality of life, particularly in the emotional component. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1180907 Rocío Molina and colleagues (2023) studied influence of pelvic floor disorders on quality of life in women. Pelvic floor disorders have a significant impact on the quality… Continue reading Influence of pelvic floor disorders on quality of life in women